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Podcast: The Roadman Cycling Podcast
Episode: How To Cycle Fast At A Lower Heart Rate With Dr Stephen Seiler
Description: Dr. Stephen Seiler, the pioneering exercise physiologist behind the polarized training model joins Anthony on the show today. Known for his extensive research into endurance sports, Dr. Seiler has revolutionized how both amateur and elite athletes approach their training intensity distribution.
We delve into the details of his 80/20 model, which emphasizes the importance of spending around 80% of training at low intensity to build endurance and only 20% at high intensity for performance gains. Dr. Seiler explains the physiological mechanisms behind achieving faster speeds at lower heart rates and breaks down key concepts like Zone 2 training and lactate threshold...